Abdominoschisis
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An abdominoschisis refers to a spiltsplit +/- defect in the abdomen. Some authors however use the term synonymously with a gastroschisis. When the defect continues into the thoracic region it is then termed a thoraco-abdominoschisis. A large abdominoschisis is considered part of the limb body wall complex 2.
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-<p>An <strong>abdominoschisis</strong> refers to a spilt + / - defect in the abdomen. Some authors however use the term synonymously with a <a href="/articles/gastroschisis" title="Gastroschisis">gastroschisis</a>. When the defect continues into the thoracic region it is then termed a <a href="/articles/thoraco-abdominoschisis" title="thoraco-abdominoschisis">thoraco-abdominoschisis</a>. A large abdominoschisis is considered part of the <a href="/articles/limb-body-wall-complex" title="Limb body wall complex">limb body wall complex</a> <sup>2</sup>.</p><h4>See also</h4><ul><li><a href="/articles/fetal-anterior-abdominal-wall-defects" title="Fetal anterior abdominal wall defects">fetal anterior abdominal wall defects</a></li></ul>- +<p>An <strong>abdominoschisis</strong> refers to a split +/- defect in the abdomen. Some authors however use the term synonymously with a <a href="/articles/gastroschisis">gastroschisis</a>. When the defect continues into the thoracic region it is then termed a <a href="/articles/thoraco-abdominoschisis">thoraco-abdominoschisis</a>. A large abdominoschisis is considered part of the <a href="/articles/limb-body-wall-complex">limb body wall complex</a> <sup>2</sup>.</p><h4>See also</h4><ul><li><a href="/articles/fetal-anterior-abdominal-wall-defects">fetal anterior abdominal wall defects</a></li></ul>